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September 15 Express Entry Draw: 2,000 CEC Invitations at CRS 519

Express Entry round 443 issued 2,000 invitations to Canadian Experience Class candidates. The lowest invited CRS score was 519, subject to the tie-breaking rule.

Published
September 21, 2026
Last verified
September 21, 2026
Effective
September 15, 2026 at 10:21:41 UTC

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Important

Invited Canadian Experience Class candidates should check their IRCC account and prepare the application before its deadline.

What happened?

IRCC held a Canadian Experience Class round on September 15, 2026.

The round followed the September 1 CEC draw, which also issued 2,000 invitations.

What changed?

  1. Round 443 issued 2,000 invitations, with a lowest invited CRS score of 519.
  2. The cutoff was two points lower than the September 1 CEC round cutoff of 521.
  3. For candidates tied at 519, IRCC used a profile-submission cutoff of March 26, 2026 at 00:16:39 UTC.

What changed since the previous position?

Previous position

The September 1 CEC round issued 2,000 invitations and had a CRS cutoff of 521.

Current position

The September 15 CEC round issued 2,000 invitations and had a CRS cutoff of 519.

Who is affected?

  1. Express Entry candidates eligible for the Canadian Experience Class.
  2. Temporary workers and international graduates who have qualifying Canadian work experience and meet all CEC requirements.
  3. Candidates comparing their profile with this particular round.

What this means for you

  1. A score of 519 alone does not establish that a candidate received an invitation. CEC eligibility and the tie-breaking rule also matter.
  2. The two-point movement from the previous CEC round does not predict the cutoff, size or timing of a future round.
  3. An invitation is not permanent residence approval. IRCC will assess the submitted application and evidence.

What should you do next?

  1. 1Check your IRCC account for an invitation and note the exact submission deadline.
  2. 2Compare the profile information with your supporting documents before submitting.
  3. 3Arrange police certificates, medical steps and other required evidence according to the current application instructions.
  4. 4If you were not invited, keep your profile and work history current and follow official future rounds.

Does this affect me?

Start with your current status

Official sources

This GuideCAN summary was checked against the linked Government of Canada sources.

IRCC: Express Entry round 443 instructions and resultsIRCC: Official Express Entry draw data

This article is general information, not legal advice or an eligibility decision. Immigration rules, dates and program instructions can change. Confirm your situation with IRCC or an authorized immigration professional.

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